‘Be the Light’ event for mental health tonight in Biloxi

Happening tonight is an event to raise awareness for mental health causes and suicide prevention at Biloxi High. The Biloxi High School Campus Service Council has organized the ‘Be the Light’ event in partnership with the Singing River Foundation and other partners. There will be guest speakers talking about the importance of mental health care and the event will end…

Stallone movie looking for stand-in

Could you be mistaken for Sylvester Stallone? Then, we’re talking to you. Central Casting Louisiana is looking for a stand-in who can double for Stallone, who is on the Gulf Coast filming a movie titled ‘Armored.’ You may remember we told you about the filming last week in Waveland. The work is for Wednesday, so hurry and apply if you…

9/26 – Chris’s “Humid Flow” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

This Afternoon we are rather humid, however temperatures are just above average. There is a stationary front to the north of our area causing partly cloudy skies. This cloud coverage will continue through out the afternoon hours with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm to the upper 80s leaving hot and humid conditions. Overnight rain…

Morning Business Report: September 26, 2023

Sales of Jimmy Buffett songs rose 7,000 percent the week after he died and President Biden will visit the striking UAW workers today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

CASA of Hancock County holding Red Bean Cook-Off

If you like red beans and rice, we’ve got an event for you! Cynthia Chauvin with CASA of Hancock County is here to tell us about a cook-off coming up to help those in need. The Red Beans Cook-Off takes place October 14th at 4 p.m. at Diamondhead Town Green. For more information visit casahancockcounty.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA…

9/26 – Chris’s “Afternoon Rain Chances” Tuesday Morning Forecast

This morning we are starting out rather humid, however temperatures are mild. There is a stationary front to the north of our area causing an abundance of cloud coverage. This cloud coverage will continue through out the afternoon hours with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm to the upper 80s leaving hot and humid conditions….

9/25 – Jeff’s “Unsettled Start To Week” Monday Night Forecast

Skies will clear somewhat overnight and temperatures will cool to mild readings to start your Tuesday. Rain chances will be on the table for tomorrow afternoon, peaking around 30% or so. The same general hit or miss thunderstorm activity is what you can expect. The setup of a cold front slowly moving through the region will be paired with a…

Powerball jackpot is now the fourth largest in history

Are you feeling lucky? Well, you may want to grab a lottery ticket for the Powerball. The Powerball jackpot is climbing to $785 million after no one matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. That amount is the 4th largest jackpot in history. There have been 28 consecutive drawings now without a grand prize winner since the winning numbers were…

Walk-On’s to celebrate one year on the Coast Tuesday

In honor of D’Iberville’s Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux turning one-year-old Tuesday, they’re inviting you all to join in on their celebration. Tuesday is guaranteed to be a full day of fun with face painting, a bouncy house, corn hole, and all sorts of games for the kids. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be guest appearances from both the…

Absentee ballots now available for November election

Absentee ballots for the November general election are now available. Absentee ballots are available through your circuit clerk. Saturday in-person absentee voting dates are October 28th and November 4th from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline for the November 7th election is Monday, October 9th and mail-in registration must be postmarked by October 10th. Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner…

$230 million earmarked for rail work in Mississippi

Federal funding for railroad improvements has been earmarked for the Magnolia state. The Federal Railroad Administration has announced that $230 million will go towards two major projects, including one in South Mississippi. More than $178 million is set aside for the Gulf Coast Corridor Improvement project as passenger service is set to resume here in South Mississippi within the next…

Our Lady of Fatima Elementary in Biloxi installs new safety alert feature

State Senator Joel Carter is going the extra mile to ensure classroom safety in Mississippi. If you’ve ever been concerned about your child’s safety in the classroom, you are not alone. Parents, school leaders, and state senators are working together to keep the classrooms in Biloxi a little bit safer. Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School in Biloxi recently installed…

Jackson County 4-H holding Open House

Joining us today are Kim Gowdy and Shelby Hudson to tell us about the upcoming Jackson County 4-H Open House. The open house takes place Tuesday, September 26th at 4:30 p.m. at Jackson County Fair Hall. Click here for more information about the Jackson County 4-H Club. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jackson County 4-H, Open House

Jack and Jill of America holds blood drive for Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month and one Coastal organization for African American families is doing its part to raise awareness. Jack and Jill of America Incorporated partnered with the American Red Cross to hold its first ever sickle cell community blood drive over the weekend. Shoppers at Edgewater Mall were able to donate blood and learn a little bit…

‘Walk to save Lives’ at the American Heart Association Heart Walk

Thousands of South Mississippians were doing their part to raise awareness for heart and blood related diseases over the weekend. The American Heart Association held its signature Heart Walk Saturday morning at Jones Park. Local businesses, volunteers, as well as heart disease and stroke survivors joined side-by-side, doing their part to save lives. There were also fun activities at the…

Netflix series stops in Wiggins to help restore ecosystems in De Soto National Forest

A popular Netflix series was in Wiggins over the weekend, helping restore ecosystems in the De Soto National Forest for National Public Lands Day. “MeatEater,” the popular outdoor hunting television series, teamed up with the USDA and about 100 volunteers to improve the Leaf River Wildlife Management area in the De Soto National Forest. Volunteers improved the wildlife habitat by…

Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars Fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium

The stars were out and were ready to party at the Mississippi Aquarium’s annual fundraising event. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser brought animals and community members together, featuring live music, great food, and a chance to check out the new changing tides exhibit. There was also a silent auction for those in attendance and chance for guests to…

Crusaders for Veterans Blood Drive

We’re joined this morning by Debbie Benoit with Crusaders for Veterans to talk about an upcoming blood drive the group is hosting. The blood drive takes place Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: blood drive, Crusaders for Veterans

Morning Business Report: September 25th, 2023

Seniors have stopped eating at Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden and Hollywood writers reach an agreement with studio streamers to end the strike. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Volunteers pack more than 10,000 swag bags for Cruisin’ The Coast

Cruisin’ the Coast is just around the corner, but the pre-game partying has already begun for the nation’s number one car show, according to USA Today, that is. Our News 25 cameras were at the D’Iberville Civic Center for the Cruisin’ The Coast packing party. “We’ve got quite an event going on here in D’Iberville and behind us as you…